Healing the healers: A systematic review on the burden of secondary traumatic stress among healthcare providers by Betsy Sara Zacharias, Sheela Upendra

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Role of the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Guillain Barré Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shirin Sarejloo, Shokoufeh Khanzadeh, Samaneh Hosseini, Morad Kohandel Gargari, Brandon Lucke-Wold, Seyedarad Mosalamiaghili, Pouria Azami, Sanaz Oftadehbalani, Shahram Sadeghvand

“…In this study, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the role of the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS). …”
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Associations between changes in the gut microbiota and liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ye Liu, Ziwei Chen, Chang Li, Tianhan Sun, Xuanmei Luo, Boyue Jiang, Meilan Liu, Qing Wang, Tong Li, Jianfu Cao, Yayu Li, Yuan Chen, Lu Kuai, Fei Xiao, Hongtao Xu, Hongyuan Cui

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Viral Hepatitis B and Its Implications for Public Health in DR Congo: A Systematic Review by Marcellin Mengouo Nimpa, Hermès Karemere, Christian Ngandu, Franck-Fortune Mboussou, M. Carolina Danovaro-Holliday, Dalau Nkamba, André Bita Fouda, Bienvenu Nguejio, Sifa Kakozi, Aimé Mwana-Wabene Cikomola, Jean-Crispin Mukendi, Dieudonné Mwamba, Moise Désiré Yapi, Richard Bahizire Riziki, Cedric Mwanga, John Otomba, Jean Baptiste Nikiema, Boureima Hama Sambo, Daniel Katuashi Ishoso

“…The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the situation of viral hepatitis B in the DRC and in particular its implications for public health. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) group guidelines. …”
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Risk of Infective Endocarditis Following Invasive Dental Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zhumakyz Kussainova, Mukhit Kulmaganbetov, Askar Abiltayev, Tolkyn Bulegenov, Islam Salikhanov

“…ObjectivesThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence and determine the association between IE and dental procedures, including invasive and non-invasive procedures.MethodsWe conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases for studies involving procedures such as tooth extraction, scaling, endodontic treatment, oral surgery, and periodontal treatment involving individuals aged ≥15 years. …”
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Corrigendum to “Eye Manifestations of Shprintzen–Goldberg Craniosynostosis Syndrome: A Case Report and Systematic Review” by Jamie H. Choi, Rachel Li, Rachel Gannaway, Tahnee N. Causey, Anna Harrison, Natario L. Couser

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Gut microbiota dysbiosis, sarcopenia, osteoporosis and osteosarcopenia in older people: A systematic review protocol by Nailton José Neto, Mário Duarte Brito, Cristiano dos Santos Gomes, Luana Caroline de Assunção Cortez Corrêa, Gerlane Coelho Bernardo Guerra, Ricardo Oliveira Guerra

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The burden of Alagille syndrome: uncovering the potential of emerging therapeutics – a comprehensive systematic literature review by Philip Bufler, Robin Howard, Lucia Quadrado, Guy Lacey, Jolan Terner-Rosenthal, Andrea Goldstein, Pamela Vig, Deirdre Kelly

“…Methods: Electronic literature databases were searched in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist. Results: 330 publications were screened, 119 were relevant: 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), 21 non-RCTs, 10 HRQoL studies, two studies assessing cost/resource use and 77 epidemiological studies across several databases through 31 July 2024. …”

Spiritual Care in Advanced Dementia from the Perspective of Health Providers: A Qualitative Systematic Review by Lucía Rocío Camacho-Montaño, Jorge Pérez-Corrales, Marta Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres, Ana María Martin-Pérez, Javier Güeita-Rodríguez, Juan Francisco Velarde-García, Domingo Palacios-Ceña

“…Methods. A qualitative systematic review was performed following the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research guidelines for the study design. …”
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The emerging role of blood-based biomarkers in early detection of colorectal cancer: A systematic review by Faris Shweikeh, Yuhao Zeng, Abdur Rahman Jabir, Erica Whittenberger, Saurav P. Kadatane, Yuting Huang, Mohamad Mouchli, Dani Ran Castillo

“…This review evaluates the promise of novel blood-based biomarkers for early detection of CRC. Methods: A systematic review, registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024513770) and adhering to PRISMA guidelines, was conducted across multiple databases from January 1st, 2020 to December 31st, 2022. …”
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Use of mHealth Technology for Improving Exercise Adherence in Patients With Heart Failure: Systematic Review by Pallav Deka, Erin Salahshurian, Teresa Ng, Susan W Buchholz, Leonie Klompstra, Windy Alonso

“…Mobile health (mHealth) technology provides opportunities to overcome barriers to exercise adherence in this population. ObjectiveThis systematic review builds on prior research to (1) describe study characteristics of mHealth interventions for exercise adherence in HF including details of sample demographics, sample sizes, exercise programs, and theoretical frameworks; (2) summarize types of mHealth technology used to improve exercise adherence in patients with HF; (3) highlight how the term “adherence” was defined and how it was measured across mHealth studies and adherence achieved; and (4) highlight the effect of age, sex, race, New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification, and HF etiology (systolic vs diastolic) on exercise adherence. …”
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Impacts of micro- and nanoplastic exposure on the cardiovascular system: a systematic review focused on in vivo studies by Hikmawan Wahyu Sulistomo, Muhammad Reva Aditya, Athaya Rahmanardi Muhammad, Oktivani Adelathifa Rahma

“…Microplastics and nanoplastics, degraded plastic polymers, are increasing in the environment, raising concerns about their potential health impacts, particularly on the cardiovascular system. This systematic review aimed to investigate the prospective effects of MPs and NPs on cardiovascular toxicity. …”
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The Effect of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD) on Dental Implants Survival—A Systematic Review by Sebahat Kaya, Christian Walter, Aya Khamis, Lena Katharina Müller-Heupt, Stefanie Zimmer, Lorena Cascant Ortolano, Keyvan Sagheb, Bilal Al-Nawas, Eik Schiegnitz

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A systematic review of outcomes reported in studies to optimise the medication use of patients at hospital discharge by Joke Wuyts, Veerle Foulon, Samuel Sebastian Allemann, Fabienne Boeni

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Burden of micronutrient deficiency among patients with type 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis by Sanjay Kalra, Shiv Dutt Gupta, Daya Krishan Mangal, Diksha Gautam, Anuj Kumar Pandey, Nida Shaikh, Himanshu Tolani, Yeshwanth Sonnathi, Kamlesh Chand Sharma, Jagdish Prasad, Rajeev Tewari, Fahmina Anwar

“…The aim of the study is to resolve conflicting evidence from previous studies that mainly focused on one specific micronutrient.Methods The systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines and the Cochrane Handbook. …”
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Incidence of cancer-related lymphoedema: a protocol for a living systematic review with meta-analysis by Nele Devoogdt, Hildegard Reul-Hirche, Kira Bloomquist, Michael Bernas, Ben Singh, Sandi Hayes, Melanie Plinsinga, Debbie Geyer, Louise Koelmeyer, Neil Piller, Stanley Rockson

“…Subgroup analyses that explore relationships between lymphoedema incidence and lymphoedema measurement method, time since cancer diagnosis and treatment and diagnosis, treatment and behavioural characteristics will be conducted dependent on available data.Ethics and dissemination This living systematic review enables clinicians and researchers to consult a contemporary, comprehensive overview of the incidence of cancer-related lymphoedema and the association between lymphoedema and treatment and non-treatment-related risk factors.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022333291.…”
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Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Refractory Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia: A Systematic Review of the Literature by M. Maida, S. Camilleri, M. Manganaro, S. Garufi, G. Scarpulla

“…The aim of this study is to perform a systematic review of literature in order to assess current evidence supporting the effectiveness of this technique for treatment of refractory GAVE. …”
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Outpatient treatment of worsening heart failure with intravenous and subcutaneous diuretics: a systematic review of the literature by Eric Wierda, Cathelijne Dickhoff, Martin Louis Handoko, Liane Oosterom, Wouter Emmanuel Kok, Y. deRover, B.A.J.M. deMol, Loek vanHeerebeek, Jutta Maria Schroeder‐Tanka

“…Methods and results In this systematic review, the available evidence for the efficacy and safety of outpatient treatment with intravenous or subcutaneous diuretics of patients with worsening HF is analysed. …”
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ChatGPT-4o can serve as the second rater for data extraction in systematic reviews. by Mette Motzfeldt Jensen, Mathias Brix Danielsen, Johannes Riis, Karoline Assifuah Kristjansen, Stig Andersen, Yoshiro Okubo, Martin Grønbech Jørgensen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Systematic reviews provide clarity of a bulk of evidence and support the transfer of knowledge from clinical trials to guidelines. …”
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BRAF V600E Mutation in Odontogenic Keratocyst: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jéssica da Silva Cunha, Lucas Nascimento Ribeiro, Allan Vinícius Martins-de-Barros, Raisa Jordana Geraldine Severino-Lazo, Raíssa Soares dos Anjos, Renata de Albuquerque Cavalcanti Almeida, Mohammed N. Islam, Marianne de Vasconcelos Carvalho

“…Material and Methods: This systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD 42022379570). …”
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